EV start-up Rivian reports results Thursday after the bell. Here’s what investors should know

Wall Street analysts have set a high bar for EV start-up Rivian Automotive following its blockbuster IPO last month, comparing CEO RJ Scaringe to Superman and saying the company’s “the one” capable of challenging Tesla. Whether Rivian and Scaringe, who does resemble Clark Kent, can live up to the hype will begin Thursday after the markets close when the … Read more

Home Depot shares rise after earnings top estimates, helped by strong holiday and appliance sales

Home Depot on Tuesday beat Wall Street’s earnings expectations for the fourth quarter, boosted by a strong holiday season and above average sales of appliances. The Atlanta-based home improvement retailer has been focused on integrating its brick-and-mortar stores and its online business. It’s in the middle of a three-year, $11 billion investment program. Home Depot CEO … Read more

Govt wants to conduct audit of WhatsApp Security System after NSO espionage

New Delhi: The government wants to conduct an audit of WhatsApp’s security systems following revelations of Israeli spyware exploiting its vulnerabilities, IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said but refused to say if the government had bought the spyware. The Indian Computer Emergency Team (CERT-In) “has clearly said that we want to audit your (WhatsApp) entire … Read more

JoJo Siwa Makeup Recalled After FDA Uncovers Asbestos in Products

It’s near impossible to find a teen store nowadays that doesn’t sell Jojo Siwa merchandise. From backpacks and school supplies at Target to rainbow sneakers at Journeys, the 16-year-old YouTuber is among one of the most famous — and successful — Gen Z’ers. But a recent scandal is resulting in one of her products being pulled from … Read more

Snow turns to rain as Britain sees return to ‘more traditional winter’ weather after big freeze

The Neenan family enjoy sledging down the hills of the Brecon BeaconsPhoto: Ben Birchall/PA The big freeze which has gripped much of the country will be replaced by rain and wind as Britain returns to a “more traditional winter”. Snow, ice and plunging temperatures caused treacherous conditions from Thursday into the weekend across much of … Read more

Sachin Pilot Wears Traditional Turban While Taking Oath After 2014 Pledge

Deputy CM Of Rajasthan: Sachin Pilot was sworn in today as Rajasthan’s deputy chief minister Jaipur: In a declaration that the Congress was back in the saddle, Rajasthan’s new deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot, who had pledged not to wear a turban till his party returns to power in the state, proudly sported a red bandhej … Read more

Schoolgirl, 13, who was scared of her wardrobe after watching Monsters, Inc. accidentally hanged herself when she sleepwalked into her bedroom closet in her school uniform

Talented musician Hazel had gone to bed as normal but was found dead the next morning at her home in Caerphilly, South Wales Georgina’s mother  said she had hugged and kissed her daughter goodnight after a ‘lovely chat’ on May 23 At 6.45am Hazel’s father Graham, 44, found her hanged in her school uniform at … Read more

‘Modern Family’ star Sarah Hyland promises show will have ‘bigger thing’ coming after character’s death

Actors Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Sarah Hyland — who play Mitchell Pritchett and Haley Dunphy, respectively, on the ABC sitcom — let slip some details about the show on Friday. A “bigger thing than the death” is approaching, Hyland, 27, told the Hollywood Reporter, referencing Shelley Long’s character DeDe Pritchett being killed off in Wednesday’s episode. … Read more

Smart Home Security Camera Sends Footage to Wrong Person, Is Maybe Not So Smart After All

Internet-connected devices are known for having their fair share of security issues—especially when it comes to cameras. But here’s a new one: the BBC reported this week that a smart home security camera started sending video clips to the wrong person. The BBC first caught wind of the problem shortly after one of its employees purchased an internet-enabled … Read more

Canberra man jailed after drugs, cash found in kitchen appliances

The vigilance of police sniffer dogs has landed a Canberra man in jail for nearly seven years, after they led their handlers to a large haul of drugs and money hidden under the man’s oven. Nathan James Davidson pleaded guilty to five charges in the ACT Supreme Court, including possessing methamphetamines, MDMA, heroin and cocaine. … Read more